1965 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 841 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 850 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Fiat 850 (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Fiat |
| Model | Bianchina | 850 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 30 L |
